International students and their families are an integral part of the Sarah Lawrence community. We asked a few current students, recent alumni, and parents of international students to share their experiences and advice with prospective students and their parents from around the world. Here are their stories.
Juan M. Sucre '16
Juan was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and before coming to Sarah Lawrence he lived in Monterrey, Mexico, London, England, Jakarta, Indonesia, and Madrid, Spain. At Sarah Lawrence, he is a student-athlete who concentrates in international relations and social sciences.
Niyonta Nahia Chowdhury '15
Niyonta hails from Bangladesh and is studying theater, computer science, neuropsychology, film writing, and music.
Shiyuan He '15
Shiyuan came to Sarah Lawrence from China and is studying creative writing and literature, while considering a foray into visual arts and psychology.
Arij Al Khedery, Parent
Arij lives in Lebanon and is the parent of Nour El Rayes '13 and Sammy El Rayes '16.
Shirley Be
International Student Adviser
Many international students meet Shirley Be in their home countries when she visits their schools to talk about Sarah Lawrence. Shirley reads applications from all international students and conducts interviews, many by Skype. Once enrolled, Shirley becomes each international student’s adviser. She processes immigration documents, conducts orientation sessions, and does day-to-day advising. Applicants can reach Shirley at sbe@sarahlawrence.edu.